Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZR3
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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was manufactured 11 months before the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2100 IS scores versus the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Panasonic ZR3
A2100 IS | ZR3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon A2100 IS
ZR3 | A2100 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic ZR3
A2100 IS | ZR3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS offers external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2100 IS versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the ZR3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and ZR3.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 159g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $220 | $280 |